From Friesians to former racehorses, natives to draughts, partnerships of every type showed what dedication and good training can achieve

Unfairly maligned as a sneaky troublemaker, the quicksilver ferret is a characterful, curious and highly intelligent creature–with fascinating regal and cultural trappings to boot, writes Octavia Pollock

Here’s what you need to know about this month

How do we give our horses the retirement they deserve in old age, whether they’ve been a superstar or a happy hacker? Suzi Lewis-Barned finds out

Showing a stretch in trot in a dressage test is a useful skill, but one that takes time and patience to hone. European team gold medallist Gareth Hughes tells Aimi Clark where a judge wants the horse’s head and neck to be

The chance to restore a stable block near their old home has given Tish Potter and Jim Down the perfect place to enjoy big family festivities